Thomas Gould
Ceist:166. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the proposed amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Cork. [25089/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 13 May 2021
Ceisteanna (166)
Freagraí scríofa
I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has no record of receiving an application from the schools in question in relation to a proposed amalgamation.
As the decision-making authority for any amalgamation is the patron/trustees of the schools concerned, it is open to any patron to submit proposals to the Department for consideration.
Any proposed change involves extensive negotiations at local level and must be well planned and managed in a manner that accommodates the interests of students, parents, teachers, local communities and contributes to an inclusive education system.